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  1. RossK
    I don't like the system either, it's just I have other "fish to fry" that occupy my time. It's about picking the battles that I'm likely to succeed in.
  2. RossK
    Skip, I don't think anyone here thinks the ASIC has any real merit, it's just the system we have. That being said, you might get more traction with the RAAus Board members rather than the CEO, they are our elected officials. The CEO is just there to implement the wishes of the Board.
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    The interesting bit from that report is that he was informed of the hit and damage by another pilot, and still chose not to do a visual inspection😮
  4. RossK
    My opinion, which is worth what you have paid for it, is that 2 of the 3 RAAus officers implicated are no longer with the organisation. To say the whole organisation is rotten is unfair. When I read the report, it shows that some staff within RAAus were questioning the processes, but were overuled by higher officers and legal counsel.
  5. RossK
    That stretch of the Tulla is terrible. If you're doing 80 (which I do because I'm tight and dislike paying fines) you're the slowest one on the road by far.
  6. RossK
    The Cloud up 3 person is 2kg and 35cm wider than mine, sounds pretty spacious to me.
  7. RossK
    Hi Skip, this is the gear we camp with from the plane. We try to keep it light weight. Tent - 2kg Sleeping bag - 0.8kg Sleeping Mat - 1.4kg 5kg total. This is for 2 of us, the tent and mat are cosy at best, you need to be very good friends, but that helps keep warm on colder nights. Hasn't had much use lately, but was fine at Parkes last year. I'm thinking of upgrading the tent to something in the 3-3.5kg range - sheer luxury.
  8. RossK
    I think they are saying if you join the circuit, then you pay a fee of some sort. Joining without PPR cops a $1500 fine. I can't see how they have a legal basis to enforce it.
  9. RossK
    It's on the same page as your link above. Click the link, scoll down to "Terms and Constions of USE". Item 5. Check out Item 4 whilst you're there. Definately not a welcoming airfield
  10. RossK
    and for those wondering... Mile High Club?
  11. RossK
    You would need an endorsement for low level aerobatics for this manouvre. Studies have shown cats can survive falls up to 32 stories - call it 320ft.
  12. RossK
    Some have tried....😮
  13. RossK
    How's this from Tooradins Website Unauthorized Aircraft Movements – Aircraft entering our circuit area without prior approval will be charged a penalty of $1500.00.
  14. RossK
    All true, but it makes a bucket load of power for it's size, burns little fuel (comparably), will make it's 2000hr TBO with basic maintenance and just works consistantly and reliably. Take in all the above and it's no wonder it's being copied. I hope Zonsen do well. We run a couple of industrial aluminium saws sourced from China, they are now 9 years old and have performed flawlessly.
  15. RossK
    When I read "Smashed on my airstrip"... my first thought was, Pilots behaving badly....🍻
  16. RossK
    The VFR routes suck IMHO. They are typically any combination of narrow, near mountains, low level and over water. What they have over Avalon is ideal. A nice chunk of Class E, high above the field out of the way - too easy.
  17. RossK
    I renewed my Basic Class 2 today. So easy, printed the form, went to my GP, who bulk bills, he filled in his bits, and signed and stamped it. Completed the online bit in MyCasa, paid my $10 and voila... Basic Class 2 issued, and emailed. Yes, Class 5 is easier, but the Basic Class 2 is pretty easy (and cheap) also. Disclaimer - I'm 53 with no medical conditions.
  18. RossK
    Mogas 98 at Tyabb
  19. RossK
    On Topic.... If RAAus want to give better value to members, they would support the installation of Mogas at airfields. Most RAAus aircraft will run very happily on 98 Mogas, and most Lycomings will too.
  20. RossK
    Continuing the thread drift...... I agree with you on the pilots responsibility for taking off in the first place, but the trouble for RAAus in this one is they knew the training wasn't adequate and he shouldn't have been issued a XC endorsement. Instead they sat on their hands and then tried to hide the evidence from the coroner. A highly resepcted, long serving employee of RAAus "retired" very quickly after this came to light.
  21. RossK
    Engine design does come into it. We run 2 late model V6 commodores, and from what I've heard is that the piston-bore clearance was enlarged to reduce friction and improve fuel ecomomy. These are the dirtyest engines I've seen, 10,000km and the oil is black as black. They are also known to be oil burners, 1-2 litres every 10,000 is common. Holdens spec for them is up to 3L/10,000km - thats nearly half the sump capacity. Very reliable and fuel efficient, yes. But I dont run them to the 15,000km suggested service interval without an oil and filter change.
  22. RossK
    The point of the avweb article was the pilot had 2 options, ditch or land on a suburban street. The TBM Avenger ditching at sun and fun - had the option of landing on the beach. The Piper ditching in WA also had a beach landing option Both chose ditching and walked away. So when you ditch, it may not be the only option. But it may just be the better one.
  23. RossK
    Also this https://www.avweb.com/multimedia/votw/miami-accident-dont-be-fearful-of-ditching/
  24. RossK
    When I did my RPL flight reveiw, it was all on the Tablet. Only requirement was I had a backup - another tablet or paper charts.
  25. RossK
    Nice Mike, although it looks very steep up hill at the end 😁 We overflew your place last saturday morning.
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